SOLUTION: 5x^2-15x-200 Factor completely using GCF. Please show check by re-multiplication of the factors. If not factorable, please indicate whether it is prime.

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Question 1004613: 5x^2-15x-200
Factor completely using GCF. Please show check by re-multiplication of the factors. If not factorable, please indicate whether it is prime.

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Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!







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Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
200 = 2^3 * 5^2
5x^2 -15x -200 = (5x+25) * (x-8)


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